GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Gatlinburg is gearing up for its 50th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, and this year it’ll feature a star-studded lineup.

Grammy-nominated artist Hunter Hayes will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. The Louisiana native has racked up five Grammy nominations and shared stages with other artists like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

To mark the 50-year anniversary, the City of Gatlinburg has brought in a stacked cast of celebrities and notable figures for the event, like:

Nelson of the chart-topping musical duo Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, known for their hit (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection

Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners stars Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes

Four-time champion pitmaster Myron Mixon, known as the “win

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